Our West Coast adventure began in the small coastal town of Elands Bay, and since Noup is approximately 520km from our home in Wellington, it was just too far for the two dogs – Pepsi and Mila – who accompanied us on this adventure. The bakkie had barely stopped at Elands Bay before the dogs were out the door. After we had set up camp and headed for the beach to frolic with our four-legged friends, a big Rummikub tournament kicked off that evening while the fire crackled nicely.
Early the following morning, we packed up, and after breakfast at the hotel, we hit the road again. Next stop – Noup! Since the petrol station at Koingnaas would likely be closed on a Sunday, we refueled at Garies and both the boys and dogs visited the loo for the last time. We turned left on the gravel road at the Hondeklipbaai/Koingnaas sign a few kilometres further. The country music blared over the radio while the wind blew through the open windows… things ran smoothly, and the Hilux
